Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 301

Xena's POV

"I'm not sure. Like you said, I don't need them, but deep down I still want their approval. It's weird. I've always wondered if they would be proud of me." Her voice was quiet, contemplative.

"I think they're incredibly proud of you. I think they're more relieved than anything that you had a good childhood. Tansy couldn't have given you that. She could have kept you, but you might have been killed or beaten for life."

"It's strange. Intellectually, I know you're right. But it's hard to process. Knowing what they saved me from is probably the easiest way to understand why they did what they did. Tansy looked so broken and weak." Penelope was experiencing too many emotions right now, making it difficult to figure out which one she was actually feeling.

“Like you said, maybe over time you can build some kind of relationship. This is a whole new world for Tansy too. She might develop some hobbies that you could learn about as well. If you want to. It's all up to you. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do."

Penelope nodded but didn't respond. The pack house came into view with everyone standing around. As we approached, Ama was standing on the steps giving out instructions.

"Good, you're back. Here are the lists for both of you. They show which members want to follow which pack. I've also noted housing arrangements or any special requests they have. Everyone has already loaded their belongings into the cars.*

Ryder took our list and looked it over. Glancing at Logan's list, his numbers were about equal. Ama had indeed listed everything we needed to know about each person - how many children, ages, dietary requirements, and whether they were mated, single, or widowed.

sure about Viola's situation, so I arranged rooms at the pack house for your pack ahead of time,” Ama said to Penelope and Logan. “Obviously you can change them, but this way you have one less thing to worry about right now."

didn't respond. Her hands were shaking, and

down. After everything she'd been through, her emotions were finally getting the better

but the pressure was finally about to crush her.

everything ready to go?"

in our cars, the kitchen food has been cleared out, and everyone has all their belongings. We can leave whenever." Ama looked around as if searching for something. After making eye contact with William, he nodded to her, and she looked back at me.

"Perfect," I said.

so quickly. For those who don't know, I'm Alpha Logan. This is my mate, Alpha Penelope. I'm the Alpha of Nightcedar Pack, and Penelope is the Alpha of Darkthorn Pack. She's the only blood heir to that title. Alpha Ryder is the Alpha of Boneash Pack. My twin sister is also Alpha Ryder's mate, Luna Xena. You've all met Beta

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all these women and children. It was hard to see the bigger picture when you

start by tearing down this pack's houses. Everyone please

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while before coming back out. He poured some gasoline on the porch, then dragged a line of gasoline to the grass, extending

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